Pilates tunes up Violinists' neck pain
NCT ID NCT06843759
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Pilates exercises could help violinists with neck pain that is not due to a specific injury. Thirty violinists aged 18–50 were assigned to either mat or reformer Pilates. Researchers measured sleep quality, neck disability, and pain-related disability before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercises (mat and reformer)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, Pilates could become a simple, drug-free way for musicians to manage neck pain and improve sleep.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to all violinists or other musicians.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uskudar University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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